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Mother of hostage Sasha Troufanov says of her son in terror video: 'seeing him in captivity is heartbreaking'

Israel sends 'response' to Hamas through mediators, expects heavy pressure applied to terror group; Islamic Jihad video of Troufanov filmed in Gaza may have been intended to embarrass Russia; family: 'Do everything to bring him and all the hostages home'

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 05.29.24

Islamic Jihad releases video of hostage Sasha Troufanov from Gaza

Psychological terrorism by Gaza terror groups: Islamic Jihad released a 30-second video of Sasha Troufanov, who was kidnapped on October 7, along with his mother, his grandmother and his girlfriend from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz; The women were released in the hostage deal at the end of November

Einav Halabi, Yael Ciechanover | 05.28.24

הצעדה להלווייתו של חנן יבלונקה ז״ל מתל ברוך לקריית שאול בתל אביב

'You have become the son of the entire nation': Thousands of mourners attend funeral of hostage Hanan Yablonka

Large crowds accompany Yablonka on his final journey with applause and waving the national flag; 'I want to tell Hamas - you will never defeat us,' says grieving mother

Yael Ciechanover | 05.26.24

Troops move slowly in Jabaliya alleyways but get results

Troops learn that buildings which house terrorists must be searched and demolished, and find weapons and explosives in all of them; Soldiers follow IED wires into a building, then tunnel shaft where bodies of four hostages were kept

Yoav Zitun | 05.23.24

War Cabinet instructs negotiators to resume hostage deal talks

Israel's stance it won't commit to halting war not expected to change but negotiating team likely given mandate to explore new avenues; Egypt reportedly at work to restart talks

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben-Ari | 05.23.24

תצפיתניות שנחטפו בשבעה באוקטובר לרצועת עזה

Families to release disturbing footage of October 7 kidnapping of female soldiers

Clip shows bloodied and battered Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy; 'It depicts the violent, humiliating and degrading treatment the women endured on the day of their abduction, reflecting the immense fear visible in their eyes,' families say

Yael Ciechanover, Alexandra Lukash | 05.22.24

Brother of slain hostage: 'Hope exploded in our faces, we are hurting and broken'

Brother of hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza tells Ynet: 'We fought and tried to do everything we could to bring him back. I failed and I feel guilty'; He was an avid cyclist and loved to travel and listen to music

Hagar Kochavi | 05.19.24

Israeli mother to meet IDF soldier who retrieved her daughter's body from Gaza

Orin Gantz, whose daughter Eden Zecharya was abducted and murdered in Hamas captivity, says she's excited to meet soldier who discovered her body during Gaza operation; before October 7 'we murdered ourselves, one another, with words,' she says

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 05.05.24

Netanyahu holds up hostage deal, senior official says

Official involved in negotiations for hostage deal says prime minister is stalling due to political pressure; 'Even when he accepts the terms of the deal in the smaller forums, the opposition from Smotrich and Ben-Gvir forces him to take a different stance in the broader security cabinet'

Itamar Eichner | 04.28.24

Passover 2024 - a cause for optimism

Opinion: By recalling our ancestors' centuries of suffering on Passover, we not only remember their pain but cultivate a compassionate imagination; despite threats, Israel moves forward, reclaiming the Jewish people's strength and dignity

Rabbi Marc Schneier | 04.26.24

Played in the Oval Office with Biden: Abigail Edan's visit to the White House

White House official says Abigail Edan spent her time with President Joe Biden like any 4-year-old, playing in the Oval Office, crawling under his desk and enjoying the presidential playground

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.25.24

Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: 'We love you. Stay strong, survive'

After son featured in Hamas propaganda video, John and Rachel Goldberg-Polin urge all parties to hostage talks to 'be brave, lean in, seize this moment and get a deal done to reunite all of us with our loved ones'

Yael Ciechanover, Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.24.24

Sign of life from Israeli American hostage in chilling Hamas propaganda video

Clip of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, serves as first proof of life since his abduction during October 7 massacre at Nova rave, where he also lost his arm

Einav Halabi | 04.24.24

אלכס, מיטש וג'יין וויינהאוס עם קלייר הדוואט בפרימיירת הסרט Back to Black

Amy Winehouse's family attends biopic premiere with yellow hostage pins: 'We want our people back'

In a special interview, Mitch Winehouse tells Ynet about their decision to raise awareness to the Israeli hostages and the flooding emotions the new film made him feel

Shirit Gal Kedar, London | 04.20.24

They have been in Hamas captivity for 6 months: Relatives and friends of hostages do not lose hope

Alon Ohel's friends saved him a room in the apartment they rented; University students reserve Noa Argamani's chair in the library, and Tal Shoham's children draw pictures of him until he's back home

Yael Ciechanover | 04.07.24

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